Jul 14 2026
Restaurants›Downtowner Woodfire Grill›Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Inspired by Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Time30m
Serves4

Warm chocolate cake with a gooey center, served with vanilla ice cream.

Jump to Recipe

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Cake Ingredients

Serving Ingredients

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). This ensures that the cake cooks evenly.

  2. 2

    Melt Chocolate and Butter

    In a heatproof bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt them together using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.

  3. 3

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt until well combined.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Once the chocolate and butter mixture has cooled slightly, add in the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine. Gradually fold in the dry mixture until just combined; do not overmix.

  5. 5

    Prepare Ramekins

    Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with cocoa powder to prevent sticking. This will help the cakes release easily after baking.

  6. 6

    Fill Ramekins

    Pour the chocolate batter evenly into the prepared ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.

  7. 7

    Bake the Cakes

    Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be firm, but the center should still be soft.

  8. 8

    Let Cool

    Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for 1 minute before inverting onto plates.

Serving Instructions

  1. 9

    Serve

    Carefully invert each ramekin onto a plate to release the lava cakes. Serve immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a handful of fresh berries on the side.

More from Downtowner Woodfire Grill